1
as in removal
the getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless
trash disposal is on Wednesday in our neighborhood
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as in sequence
the way objects in space or events in time are arranged or follow one another
the disposal of troops along the ridge
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Recent Examples of disposal
Beech Grove has installed natural spaces in parking areas, conducted an inventory of its Brownfield sites, passed ordinances improving stormwater management, and hosted toxic substance disposal events.
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Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 28 July 2025
Perhaps the most potent instrument at our disposal is not a new algorithm or a larger budget, but a return to an ancient, universal principle: the Golden Rule.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
Long-term plans are to have a flow method of wastewater disposal to the Academy Road treatment facility, Water and Wastewater Authority of Wilson County Director Chris Leauber said.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 26 July 2025
Since tariffs have previously been quantified and Dover has tools at its disposal to offset the impact, the company should be able to navigate any potential disruption.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 14 July 2025
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Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 28 July 2025
Perhaps the most potent instrument at our disposal is not a new algorithm or a larger budget, but a return to an ancient, universal principle: the Golden Rule.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
Long-term plans are to have a flow method of wastewater disposal to the Academy Road treatment facility, Water and Wastewater Authority of Wilson County Director Chris Leauber said.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 26 July 2025
Since tariffs have previously been quantified and Dover has tools at its disposal to offset the impact, the company should be able to navigate any potential disruption.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposal
Noun
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Similarly, when Texas A&M announced plans to eliminate its LGBTQ minor and 51 other low-producing minors and certificates, that school's Faculty Senate Executive Committee and program faculty members opposed it, but Texas A&M Regents approved the removals anyway.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The egg poaching cups are deep and wide enough for jumbo-sized eggs and are also nonstick for easy removal.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
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And there were almost no visual effects used when Tim and Millie’s eyes touch in a queasy, skin-crawling sequence.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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Sandler included a tribute for Boyce following a blooper sequence at the end of the film.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
29 July 2025
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After nearly six weeks of controversy, dumpings, and dramatic recouplings, Love Island USA has officially crowned its season 7 winners!—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
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The cameras captured one offender illegally dumping three times and another dumping twice.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
9 July 2025
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Last week, in a remarkable showdown, Sarepta Therapeutics refused to stop distribution of Elevidys, its therapy for the muscle-wasting disease Duchenne muscular dystrophy as the FDA had requested.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The Las Vegas Review-Journal, which will print The Republic, produces the Las Vegas Sun and handles advertising and distribution for both publications.—
Russ Wiles,
AZCentral.com,
23 July 2025
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The upbeat disposition matters with Neal, who hasn’t responded well to being the target of scrutiny during three disappointing years at right tackle.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Discuss Burial and Funeral Preferences Though uncomfortable, discussing funeral preferences and the disposition of remains is an act of kindness.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The draft improvement plans released May 23 outline arrangements to overhaul schedules, train staff members and introduce new curricula to the three middle schools.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Reprinted by arrangement with Random House, an imprint of Random House, a division of Penguin Random House LLC.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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“Disposal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposal. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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